How far is Champaign from Springfield?

The distance separating Champaign and Springfield is 78 miles (125 km).

Bus Champaign to Springfield from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Champaign to Springfield on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1h 30m	10:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1h 20m	11:25pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1h 30m	9:55am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1h 20m	11:10pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Champaign (Intermodal Transportation Center)	1h 30m	9:55am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Springfield

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $35	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $525	Average Duration10h 58m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Champaign to Springfield, IL by bus

How far is Champaign from Springfield?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$22

11/17

$20

Today

$34

11/19

No data

11/20

No data

11/21

$21

11/22

$18

11/23

No data

The cheapest trip from Champaign to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Champaign to Springfield, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $67 for a bus ticket from Champaign to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-22.